Ironton, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Ironton Police Department serves the city of Ironton, OH in Lawrence County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 623 violent crimes and 508 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 98.4 per 100k residents, which is 7.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 78.7 per 100k, 51.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate98.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents623 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate78.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents508 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate68.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents329 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents40 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 98.4 | C | 623 | 106.2 | -7.3% |
| Property Crime | 78.7 | A | 508 | 163.6 | -51.9% |
| Larceny | 68.9 | A | 329 | 116.4 | -40.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.8 | A | 40 | 22.2 | -55.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Bisexual | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Coal Grove | 10 miles | A 54.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 45.0% lower Property: N/A |
| South Point | 13 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Rio Grande | 19 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Oak Hill | 21 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 71.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 9.2% lower |